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Budgeting and Financial Wellness Workshop
Join us in this interactive workshop and learn how to create a monthly budget, prioritize bills, understanding needs vs. wants, and more with a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor!
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Virtual Book Club + Author Spotlight
Evicted: A Community Conversation Virtual Author Spotlight with Matthew Desmond Join The Waterfront Project for our virtual book club event, an open conversation with Matthew Desmond, Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Zoom link will be sent to the provided email address after ticket purchase. Every…
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Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
Finding affordable housing can feel overwhelming, especially when opportunities are spread across different websites, developments, and application processes. That is why knowing where to look is an important first step. For this month’s Housing Resource of the Month, we’re highlighting Jersey City’s affordable housing resources and its online portal, which brings information about available affordable…
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Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
In communities like Hudson County, where housing costs remain high, affordable housing opportunities can provide an important path toward stability. But finding an available apartment is only the first step. Residents must also know where to look, how to determine whether they qualify, and how to successfully navigate the application process. As Jersey City continues…
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Why Affordable Homeownership Programs Matter
Written by our WFP Intern, Gabriela B. For many people, the process of applying for homeownership might be intimidating. Paperwork, eligibility restrictions, financial evaluations, and strange terminology frequently make the process seem difficult, deterring people from starting. Because of this, some people never consider their options since they believe homeownership is unattainable. Affordable homeownership initiatives,…
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Black History Month and homeownership
Black History Month and Homeownership Written by Maria Mascola, HUD Certified Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project During Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the many generations of Black Americans who have helped shaped our nation and we reflect on the triumphs and challenges they have faced through U.S. history. The work still needs to be…
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Hoboken Takes a Stand Toward Fairer Access to Affordable Housing
Hoboken Takes a Stand Toward Fairer Access to Affordable Housing This week, Hoboken agreed to end a long-standing policy that limited access to certain affordable housing units to Hoboken residents only. The change comes after a settlement with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and Division on Civil Rights, which found that the residency preference…
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HUD Disaster Recovery Cuts: A Looming Crisis for Housing Stability
HUD Disaster Recovery Cuts: A Looming Crisis for Housing Stability By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project The Latest Blow to Affordable Housing & Disaster Recovery The federal government’s latest move to slash 84% of HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) budget is nothing short of a disaster for communities across the country. These cuts…
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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Housing Needs and Homelessness in Jersey City and Hudson County
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Housing Needs and Homelessness in Jersey City and Hudson County In recent months, two comprehensive reports have shed light on the escalating housing crisis in Jersey City and Hudson County. The Jersey City Housing Needs Assessment by the Regional Plan Association and the 2024 Hudson County Point-In-Time Count by Monarch Housing Associates together paint a…
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The Waterfront Project, Inc.: Navigating the Housing Crisis in the Wake of the PandemicÂ
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on communities across the globe, exacerbating existing inequalities and unveiling new challenges. Among the most pressing issues is the housing affordability crisis, which has seen a dramatic escalation affecting both renters and homeowners alike. In Hudson County, New Jersey, and the broader Northern NJ area, The Waterfront…
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